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Grenada, dubbed the Isle of Spice or Spice Isle, is located on the southeastern part of the Caribbean island chain. The size of the island stands at approximately 347 sq. km (133 sq. mi) and has a population of just over 100,000, with about 5000 populating the capital, St. George’s. It is situated 166km (103m) north of Trinidad and Tobago and about 829km ( 515m) from Caracas, Venezuela. A year round tropical climate is experienced on the island with average temperatures ranging fro 24-30 degrees c (75-87F).  The island is on the southern end of the Windward chain of islands.  This positioning generally makes Grenada a safe zone from hurricanes.  You find that boats regularly come here every season as a hurricane retreat. 

Constitutionally, Grenada actually comprises the main island (Grenada), Carriacou and Petite Martinique and other smaller surrounding islands.  It was a British colony until it gained independence on February 7, 1974. 

 

The name of the airport is the Maurice Bishop International Airport (airport code GND) named after the late former prime minister Maurice Bishop. Depending on your point of origin, here are the airlines that service Grenada.

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From the United Kingdom/Europe - British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Condor Airlines.

 

North America - American Airlines, Jet Blue and Air Canada.

 

Regional - Caribbean Airlines and Inter Caribbean Airways.

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If you wish to visit the sister island, Carriacou,  the Osprey Lines Ferry runs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

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Electricity - Grenada uses 220V/50 Hz electric (UK style sockets).  However 110 V/50 Hz is also available.

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